Aircraft Window Condensation Can Cause Avionics Instrument Corrosion
As condensation collects on the windshield of our aircraft, it has to drip somewhere. And that somewhere is directly on this units below.
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As condensation collects on the windshield of our aircraft, it has to drip somewhere. And that somewhere is directly on this units below.
As the pre-owned aircraft market stabilizes, the Bombardier Global Express XRS has solidified its status as the top-tier value choice for ultra-long-range travel. Offering intercontinental reach and a proven platform at a significant discount compared to newer models, the XRS represents a strategic entry point for value-conscious operators. The following analysis breaks down the current pricing trends, critical value drivers, and the competitive landscape for this enduring market leader.
The precision of an aircraft’s Environmental Control System depends on small, often-overlooked temperature sensors. These units act as miniature vacuums, drawing in cabin air, along with dust and debris, to provide the real-time data necessary for passenger comfort. This article explores why regular cleaning and maintenance of these sensors is critical to ensuring the ECS delivers the precise climate control it was engineered to provide.
It’s a common question that many operators hesitate to ask, but the answer is a definitive no. In reality, regular gas-path cleaning is a vital pillar of preventive maintenance, especially for aircraft operating in salt air or polluted environments. A strategic wash schedule is your best defense against performance loss and the high cost of corrosion.
Affecting 600+ aircraft, these Learjet aileron Service Bulletins require specialized NDT inspections and structural modifications. Duncan Aviation’s experts break down the requirements, downtime expectations, and why choosing the right facility is vital.
Read more about how the HTF7000 series engine is impacted by Service Bulletin AS907-72-9084 and bimodal events.
Some the LASEREF II or III components are no longer available. No repairs. No exchanges. No rentals. Keep reading.
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There is no way around it; pre-purchase evaluations are complex events with a lot of participants and many moving parts.
This pathogen-removing, air-cleaning component is designed to work with your aircraft’s existing environmental control system as an active air- and surface-purification system.
Duncan Aviation is able to produce the adapter modules for the BendixKing -15 autopilot system specific to your aircraft type.
Unrepaired surface damage can lead to ingress of water into your Goodrich® de-icing system, ultimately creating further costly damage to internal components such as valves and sensors.
Because radar is a great tool to avoid severe weather, spring is the wrong time to find out your radar is not functioning properly.
Many aircraft operators and flight departments are taking advantage of their reduced flying schedules to have necessary inspections performed now in order to be mission ready when the COVID-19 pandemic passes.
Duncan Aviation’s interior and upholstery teams reached out to a local hospital and asked for help in designing a mask, as well as advice on what the company could do to support hospitals during this time of need.